A nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor. The provider recommends surgery. The client refuses, but the client's partner wants the surgery performed. Which of the following is the deciding factor in determining if the surgery will be done?

D Whether the facility ethics committee reaches a consensus on the case B Whether the partner is the client's durable power of attorney for health care A Whether the client's refusal is based on religious belief C Whether the client understands the risk of refusing the procedure